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Bright cobblestone lichen

Acarospora socialis

Description:

A bright yellow crustose lichen that resembles cracked paint. Common cobblestone lichen found in the southwest of North America.

Habitat:

Spotted at the Valley Of Fires in southern New Mexico. Elevation 5300 ft. Chihuahuan Desert. Exposed sandstone.

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Brian38
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Brian38

New Mexico, USA

Spotted on Oct 17, 2019
Submitted on Nov 12, 2019

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